All Ivy+ Luncheon
Realizing the Promise of Quantum Computation
featuring Dr. William D. Oliver, Ph.D.
Hosted by the MIT Club of Southwest Florida
Event Details
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club, 601 Eagle Creek Drive Naples, FL, 34113
Quantum computing is poised to transform how we tackle the world’s most complex problems—from materials discovery to secure communications and beyond. But how close are we to making it truly practical? Join Dr. William Oliver of MIT for an accessible and inspiring look at today’s breakthroughs, challenges, and what the future may hold in realizing useful quantum computers.
William D. Oliver
Professor of Physics Henry Ellis Warren (1894)
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Dr. Oliver is the Henry Ellis Warren Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Professor of Physics at MIT, Director of the Center for Quantum Engineering, and co-founder of Atlantic Quantum (acquired by Google in 2025). His career has bridged groundbreaking academic research and real-world innovation in quantum technology.
Agenda:
11:30 AM - Socialize
12:00 noon - Lunch
1:00 PM - Presentation
Registrations completed through the MIT Club of Southwest Florida website.
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